Cotton feels cool and comfortable; until it gets wet from sweat or bog trotting. Wet cotton is more abrasive and creates hot spots by retaining moisture, heat and friction. Continued dampness will turn your feet prune-like and they become easily susceptible to blisters. Blisters are not the runner’s friend!!

Small Toe Blister

Severe Heel Blister

Man made special fibers can keep feet drier longer and reduce hot spots.

Drymax Socks

Some socks have special inner fibers that pass sweat from the skin through to an outer layer that collects moisture thus keeping your feet dry, happy and healthy. Drymax sport socks fall into this category and I have been using them completely blister-free for over 6 years.

Duo Dry Socks

Another special fiber type wicks moisture away to keep your skin dry such as Champion Duo Dry socks which I have also been using completely blister-free for over 3 years.

Socks that keep your feet dry within the running shoe are going to keep you comfortable and blister free for longer. These speciality fiber socks are also beneficial even when fording rivers and muddy bog-trots as they soon disperse the water and dry quickly with continued running on drier terrain.

Running Through Water

Warrior Run

There are numerous brands available and sport specific. As a runner you should concentrate only on socks designed and developed for runners. There are various categories/sub-categories to choose from within the runner grouping such as road runner, trail runner, no-show/anklet/mini-crew/crew socks. Choice is one thing you will not be short of.